Calay News
On a hot Friday in Eagle Pass, Texas, the natural border with Mexico along the Rio Grande is a challenging scene. Migrants cross from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, to Eagle Pass, facing not only the harsh weather conditions but also the barriers that have arisen in the area.
Despite the high temperatures and the lack of military supervision at the time, migrants ventured across the river, using orange buoys that indicated a limit in the water. However, bodies have been found in this area, underscoring the dangers they face. As the family of Wilfredo Riera, a 26-year-old Venezuelan, crosses, they point out that they had heard of the buoys but were told that they did not mark the entire territory.
Once on land, the migrants encounter a barbed-wire barrier. They navigate physical obstacles and legal challenges as they seek refuge in the United States. Here, personal stories are mixed with government policies. The militarization of the border by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has raised tensions.
Concern for humanity and the rights of migrants clash with the need for border security. Texas’ efforts, such as the placement of buoys and barbed wire, are being questioned, and the US Department of Justice has sued Texas to remove the buoys, arguing they violate border treaties with Mexico.
Political decisions have impacted the communities and the relationship between the two countries. As migrants continue their journey and face physical and legal barriers, the tension between border security and human rights persists in this border region.
